Cabinet Approves Navy-Led Maritime Security Operations
The Cabinet of Sri Lanka has approved a proposal to allow the Sri Lanka Navy to independently conduct maritime security operations in key international shipping lanes, including areas around the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and the Somali Sea, in a move aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s role in regional maritime security. The decision comes in light of continued pirate …
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Trump Restarts U.S. Arms Aid to Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump announced today that the United States will resume weapons shipments to Ukraine, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening Kyiv’s defenses amid a sharp escalation in Russian military offensives. Addressing the media at the White House, President Trump confirmed that the forthcoming aid will consist primarily of defensive weapons aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s ability to resist Russian …
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President stresses urgent need to digitalise IRD to achieve economy targets
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July 8, 2025
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (08) emphasised the critical need to strengthen and digitalise the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to achieve Sri Lanka’s strategic digital economy objectives by 2030.
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Sri Lanka-Pakistan to improve economic, educational, and political ties
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have held discussions to improve social, economic, educational, and political ties between the two nations.
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Govt. to provide annual allowance for religious school teachers
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to pay an annual allowance of Rs. 7,500, inclusive of both the teachers’ allowance and uniform allowance,
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Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the proposal presented by the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,
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Israel PM Netanyahu nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
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July 8, 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump he has nominated him for Nobel Peace Prize during a private dinner held at the White House between the two leaders.
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Govt set to introduce property tax in 2027
The government has agreed to introduce a nationwide property tax in the first half of 2027, according to the latest staff report issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Sri Lanka expects Trump tariff letter in next few days
Sri Lanka is expecting a formal communication on Trump tariffs in the ‘next few days’ Treasury Secretary
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SC Orders Police Officer to Compensate Farmers for Unlawful Arrest
The Supreme Court today (July 7) ruled that the Officer-in-Charge of the Aralaganwila Police, S.M.L.R. Bandara, must personally compensate two farmers by paying Rs. 30,000 each for their unlawful arrest and detention. The judgment was delivered following a fundamental rights petition filed on behalf of residents of Kalukele, situated along the Mahiyanganaya–Polonnaruwa main road, an area severely affected by the …
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